The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revised a previous staff 
letter to reflect the regulations in the GENIUS stablecoin framework.

CFTC expands payment stablecoin criteria to include national trust banks

Tether’s USDT reached record highs across usage, transfers, and reserves in Q4 
2025, continuing to grow even as the broader crypto market slowed sharply 
after October’s liquidation event. Tether Hits New Highs as Stablecoin Market 
Stalls Tether’s USDT closed out 2025 with a string of milestones, reinforcing 
its position as the dominant stablecoin despite a […]

USDT Sets Record as Onchain Transfers Hit $4.4 Trillion

Crypto expert Tony Severino has opined that Bitcoin isn’t just showing signs 
of a yearly top but also that the BTC price may have hit a 16-year cyclical 
peak. This comes amid the flagship crypto’s recent crash to $60,000, which 
sparked fears of a bear market. Bitcoin May Be Showing Signs Of A Peak Amid 
BTC Price Crash To $60,000 In an X post, Severino alluded to the yearly 
Bitcoin chart, which he said looks like a 16-year cyclical peak rather than 
just a yearly top. The expert also outlined several reasons this appears to be 
a major cyclical top for the BTC price. First, he noted that the white 
candlesticks have been decreasing in size over time, while black candlesticks 
engulf more white candles with each appearance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price 
Just Hit A 15-Year Trendline After The Crash, What This Means Furthermore, 
Severino highlighted the Doji at the top of a rising wedge pattern while the 
Evening Star is in progress, which is a bearish reversal signal for the BTC 
price. Meanwhile, the Fischer Transform is crossing bearish with divergence, 
and the Stochastic is crossing bearish after being rejected from 80. He added 
that Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is falling back below 70 after 
making it above this level on the highest timeframe chart. His analysis comes 
as the BTC price continues to decline, suggesting the crypto market may be in 
a bear market after topping last October. Bitcoin dropped to as low as $60,000 
earlier this week, suffering its largest daily decline since the FTX collapse. 
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has also opined that Bitcoin is in a bear market, 
predicting that it could still drop to as low as $42,000 before it sees a 
bottom. Reason For The Recent BTC Crash BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has 
commented on the reason for this recent Bitcoin crash, suggesting that it was 
due to external factors rather than part of an ongoing bear market. In an X 
post, he stated that the BTC price dump was probably due to a dealer hedging 
off the back of BlackRock’s BTC ETF structured products. Notably, BlackRock’s 
IBIT saw a record trading volume of $10 billion on the day of this crash to 
$60,000. Related Reading: Here’s What To Expect If The Bitcoin Price Maintains 
Support Above $74,400 Hayes’ comment comes on the back of Bitcoin’s rebound 
above $70,000, with the flagship crypto recording one of its largest ever 
daily gains yesterday following the crash to $60,000. Galaxy Digital’s Head of 
Research, Alex Thorn, suggested that the drop to $60,000 may mark the bottom 
for the BTC price. This came as he noted that the 200-week MA, which is around 
$60,000, has historically been a strong entry point for long-term investors. 
At the time of writing, the BTC price is trading at around $70,000, up over 6% 
in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image 
from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com

Forget A Bitcoin Yearly Top, BTC Price Might Have Hit A 16-Year Cyclical Peak

Stablecoins are set to reshape banking by offering a safer, more efficient 
alternative for deposits.
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U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis urged American banks to embrace stablecoins and 
digital assets, arguing they represent a new financial product rather than a 
threat as Congress struggles to advance stalled crypto legislation. Banks 
should see stablecoins as a way to expand services, not defend turf, Lummis 
said during a Feb. 6 appearance on Fox Business, […]

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